Middle Point Road over Little Auglaize River
FairVan Wert County, Ohio · 0.70 MI E JCT C 173 · Structure no. 8137137
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,614
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Point Road over Little Auglaize River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Middle Point Road over Little Auglaize River in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,614 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Point Road over Little Auglaize River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Point Road over Little Auglaize River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Middle Point Road over Little Auglaize River carry?
About 1,614 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Middle Point Road over Little Auglaize River?
The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Point Road over Little Auglaize River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.